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one is built on the failure of the
others.”
Together, the three institutions serve
roughly 15 percent of the Adventist college
and university population in
North America, which was about
28,300 last year. Of that number,
approximately 2,800 were at Southern
Adventist University, while Union College
enrolled approximately 800 and
Southwestern Adventist University
enrolled approximately 800. Registration
is currently underway at all three
schools, and 2013 numbers are not yet
available.
Larry Blackmer, education vice president
for the North American Division,
voiced his approval of the move. “The
future of Adventist higher education
lies in finding ways to collaborate and
work together to enhance the instructional
value to students and to facilitate
the mission-driven focus of
Adventist education,” in comments via
e-mail. “The alliance being developed
and fostered by these three colleges
and universities is exciting and at the
same time challenging. Anytime change
is in the wind, it is always unsettling.
These administrations and boards
need to be supported and encouraged
to build the best higher educational
system we can for our young people.” n
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It Is Written Speaker/Director John Bradshaw
Optimistic About Health Challenge
By Michele Stotz, communication director, It Is Written
It Is Written speaker/
director John Bradshaw
announced that he
recently underwent surgery
to remove a small
cancerous tumor from his
tongue. Following successful
surgery, he will
undergo a precautionary
course of treatment, with
doctors expecting a full
recovery by January. In the
meantime, It Is Written’s
evangelism plans will
move forward with guest
speakers as he recovers.
“Thankfully, the prognosis
is good. God’s leading
has been remarkably
clear, and thanks to a fantastic
team of physicians,
I’m already back to talking
and eating normally,” said
Bradshaw. “Frankly, this
whole thing really came as
a surprise. When I asked
the physician what might
have caused it, he said the
culprit was likely chronic
John Bradshaw
irritation from a dental
issue, but the good news
is that this type of cancer
is very treatable and completely
beatable!”
Given Bradshaw’s passion
for evangelism, It Is
Written’s event calendar
will remain relatively
unchanged. He will
attend events as he is
able—and as his physician
approves.
“Obviously, I’d much
rather have avoided all of
this, but I’m encouraged
that the way ahead is
clear,” said Bradshaw. “I’ll
have to spend a little time
on the sidelines, but
before long, I’ll be back to
full strength. That’s good
news, and I’m grateful to
God for His blessing.”
Bradshaw asked that
people keep his family
and It Is Written in their
prayers. As he said, “The
best is yet to come!” n
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